Do Asthma Triggers Change Over Time?...I later learned that he had gastrointestinal reflux (GERD), and this was worse at night when he was lying flat.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Subgroups: Severe Asthma...Examples include allergies, rhinitis, COPD, GERD, stress, or anxiety. When this is the case, controlling one means controlling the other.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Eating Cough: Not Only GERD Causes This!...It is not GERD in my case but I’m sure the swallowing action frees up congestion which I have to cough up....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Cough...Other common causes of chronic cough are postnasal drip syndrome, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), taking ACE inhibitors, colds, and exposure to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Say What? Common Asthma Abbreviations...The total amount of air you were able to blow out during a PFT. GERD- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. HFA- Hydrofluroalkanes.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Chest Tightness and Pain...Less urgent causes of chest discomfort are ulcers, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), chest wall pain, and panic disorder.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
More Than My Asthma...My asthma diagnosis came later in my life, it was followed very quickly with GERD, then lung cancer, vocal cord dysfunction, excessive dynamic airway collapse... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma Tests...Some conditions make asthma harder to manage, such as inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Is It Asthma or COPD... or Both?...In adults with asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD for short) is also common.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is Wheezing?...There are many conditions that can cause a wheeze including, but not limited to: asthma, COPD, bronchitis, GERD, pneumonia, heart failure, vocal cord dysfunction... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma, Weight, and Obesity...People who are obese are more likely to have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which can cause coughing and chest tightness that is confused with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Is It Eosinophilic Esophagitis(EoE) or Reflux?...This is what leads to symptoms like difficulty swallowing or chest pain.Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux or simply reflux... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have That Discussion With Your Doctor...And, lo and behold, my GERD problem increased. So, that’s why I ended up on both Prilosec and Zantac, to get it back under control.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Links Between Asthma and Headache...Throw anxiety into this genetic mix, and gastrointestinal reflux (GERD), and you have the asthma syndrome. This is me. This is what I live with.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Five Theories Explaining Nocturnal Asthma...If these are in your bed or on your pillow, you may be directly inhaling them. Gastrointestinal reflux (GERD) may be a cause.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Assuming Will Never Make Your Symptoms Go Away!...When I get back, we can continue clearing our throats together.” We would often theorize about our throat clearing. GERD causes it.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effects of Coffee on Asthma...It is also known to relax the esophageal sphincter, which can cause gastrointestinal reflux (GERD), which can cause heartburn and asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
A Mid-Life Surprise...My time in Denver showed I had asthma, mild bronchiectasis, mild tracheobronchomalacia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, mild GERD, and moderate esophageal motility... By gigigibson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma and Heartburn ...Hi all, I have read that heartburn or GERD is a common comobidity with Asthma and just wandered how many of you have a problem with it, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesComorbidities
Allergies...I have gerd,hiatal hernia,and a lot of built of gas, so it was hard to tell what was causing the chest discomfort....Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesAllergies
